If a wheel comes off a truck, it’s a 120kg missile that can easily kill someone and will definitely cause a lot of damage to property. The problem is that it’s difficult to tell if your wheel nuts are coming…
If a wheel comes off a truck, it’s a 120kg missile that can easily kill someone and will definitely cause a lot of damage to property. The problem is that it’s difficult to tell if your wheel nuts are coming…
How to drive on the ‘wrong’ side of the road If you learned to drive with the steering wheel on the right and driving in the left-hand lane, swapping over when you go on holiday or go and live overseas…
You’re all excited for your holiday or you’re revved up for your business trip but fate intervenes and you are left on the side of the road with your car unresponsive and the clock ticking until final boarding call. All…
When it comes to choosing your speed on the road, there are three definitions that are useful to know: Excessive speed: any speed above the speed limit, e.g. 120km/h on a road with a limit of 100km/h Inappropriate speed: any…
Titanium is one of the most abundant metals in the world and is known for its high corrosion resistance, strength and light weight. Although it is the fourth most common metal in the earth’s crust after aluminium, iron and magnesium, titanium is…
There are two categories of vehicle: General access vehicles Restricted access vehicles General access vehicles General access vehicles are all vehicles that do not exceed the following dimensions: The maximum vehicle width is 2.5 metres The maximum vehicle height is…
Austroads publishes a document called Guide to Road Design, which you can find here. It covers everything that road authorities should consider when planning and building a road: The objectives of new and existing road projects should be carefully considered…
